Oct. 18, 2006

The University of Texas-Pan American Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will be inducting its first class of former student-athletes, coaches and administrators into the UTPA Athletics Hall of Fame this February.

The UTPA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will be accepting nominations for the first class of inductees through the faithful of the Broncs and Lady Broncs from October 23rd through December 1st, 2006. The UTPA Athletics Hall of Fame will be scheduled for February of 2007.

In order for a former student-athlete, coach or administrator to be nominated for the UTPA Athletics Hall of Fame, there will be several layers of criteria; including earned one or more letters in a varsity sport at UTPA or previously named institution; gained distinction because of superb athletic performance; earned a baccalaureate, professional or graduate degree at the University or at another regionally-accredited institution of higher education; or complete athletic eligibility at the University.

In addition to the criteria, former student-athletes, coaches or administrators have to establish a personal reputation for integrity that reflects favorably on the University (additional contributions to society through community service, performance in their chosen career or other favorable activities will also be considered); has not competed for a minimum of 10 years at the collegiate level; and coaches and administrators may be considered for selection at any time after their position with the University has ended.

Faithful of the Broncs and Lady Broncs can nominate former student-athletes, coaches or administrators through the UTPA website. Nominations will begin on Monday (Oct. 23).

For further information on the UTPA Athletics Hall of Fame, please contact the UTPA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at (956) 381-2221.

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